I headed to St. Augustine Beach today. My plan was to try another diner but the free parking lot was almost full so I had to grab a spot and walk to this place instead. It ended up being a good thing. They were serving breakfast only until 11. They had Baja breakfast tacos and they had gotten some good reviews so I gave them a try. They were the best breakfast tacos I have had. The fried potatoes with them could have used some spices or maybe some fried onions. Service was quick. read more

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Food was less than average. Gravy came out cold; pancakes were a little touch. Omelette special was not very good.

This place is AWESOME! Super fun atmosphere, friendly staff, Margie is still here serving and helping customers. 10/10 would come back read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Awesome lobster special Awesome crab legs too Friendly service and food is amazing Breakfast is over the top It's like you eating at home with family read more

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Cozy, local spot next to the beach/Pope Road. The Eggs Benedict could not have been better (and I can be a Benedict snob). Perfect Hollandaise over my perfectly poached egg (just a hint of lemon in the Hollandaise). We both tried different Bene's: Crab Cakes vs Ultimate (cake with lobster, crab & shrimp). This could have been a disaster with old/stale seafood but it was just the best fresh tasting seafood cakes instead! Kudos Little Margie's! Excellent service from our male server-I can understand why this is a local favorite spot! Sampled a little of their dark brew on tap-we will be back for happy hour & fresh local oysters! read more

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A true beach town dive. GREAT food! Great environment. Eggs Benedict were delish. I love the vibe. Sweet sweet family service. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Veggie eggs Benedict and steak and eggs - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Ordered the Long Silog special the first time, got a pork skewer special the second. My wife got a Hobo Plate and a blackened fish wrap. Service was quick, the food was fantastic. Hoping I can get a Broke Da Mouth (Fried chicken thighs) before I leave town. Cute, cozy space and the owner Margie is wonderful and friendly. A must try on the island read more

Gotta love their steamed bucket of oysters with crinkle cut fries. The service is always impeccable. It's located right across the street from the beach. read more

The only reason the service was bad when I went was it was 1 person doing table service and bartender. The place is small but lively. I'm extending mercy on service, it's hard for 1 person to play the drums and serve drinks at the same time. The shrimp and grits had its own unique taste. It was so good, the extra crab meat was full of flavor. Don't let the look discourage you, it is definitely setting itself apart from others in the area. That's a good thing. It is a small intimate place, i will say definitely "dive bar" atmosphere. Definitely a great place for watching sporting events and conversation with new and old friends. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Shrimp and Grits Special (+crab) - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Little unassuming beach spot with good food and daily specials. There's a Filipino flair to the menu with items like pancit, lumpia, and adobo pork but also items like a Cuban sandwich, oysters, and burgers. It feels like a local watering hole with repeat clientele and a bit divey - which is def offers a fun personality. People were super friendly and warm read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Bucket of oysters - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

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Food was great. Cute little beach diner. Definitely need the blueberry pancakes. Local spot read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Like any clam, pretty on the outside, but if the flesh is rubbery or gritty, it ruins the course. Also, there's an old dude that paces the grounds, acts all smug smoking in all the wrong places, acts senile when confronted. Makes the patrons uncomfortable. I've seen tighter teamwork from a pile of broken shells. And the only thing you've mastered is making clams cry, old man. Restaurant etiquette sucks here too. I guarantee you will be suspicious of everything and anything in there... The consistent patrons who frequent the restaurant seem to share a pattern of behavior that suggests a certain exclusivity or bias. This atmosphere can come across as unwelcoming or even discriminatory to outsiders, which is concerning. read more

So today's my birthday and instead of going somewhere fancy, we left it to fate. We got in the car and took a leisurely ride down A1A towards St Augustine and gawked at the beachside three-story mansions. We passed through the touristy areas and ended up at a dive spot called Little Margie's FA Cafe. It serves a fairly standard menu of breakfast items, tacos, sandwiches, salads, etc. However, Margie is Filipino, so there's a little corner of the menu with Filipino staples; lumpia, pancit, and adobo. I got an order of lumpia and chicken adobo. The lumpia was filled seasoned ground pork wrapped and deep-fried. Crispy and delicious. In classical music, there's something called a "theme and variation." Variation is a formal technique where material is repeated in an altered form. The changes may involve melody, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint, timbre, orchestration or any combination of these. Filipino adobo is like classical music. The basic ingredient "themes" is chicken (or pork), soy sauce, garlic, pepper, vinegar, and bay leaves. Beyond that, you can create "variations." Some add honey for a bit of sweetness. Some use coconut vinegar instead of white. Margie's variation is very ginger forward. And it was great! Something I would copy in my own cooking. It was a great start to a birthday foodie weekend! read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

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Margie's is just the the kind of place I look for when vacationing. Locally Owned and operated. There always seems to be a little extra in everything they do. A small but very beachy restaurant right across A1A from the ocean. Margie, originally from the Philippines, brings a wonderful work ethic, delightful personality and quite the array of tasty dishes with some Philippine and Caribbean flare, sprinkled with some American favorites. Everything on the menu looked delicious but I was only here once and it was Thursday, Blueberry Pancakes day! So blueberry pancakes it was! Lol. The cakes were thick but very light and fluffy on the inside. Lots of fresh blueberries, some butter and warm syrup with a side of extra crispy bacon and a delicious cup of hot coffee set the tone for a wonderful day! Margie's is at the top of my list for the next time I'm in St Augustine. read more

This place is awesome!! Came in on Wednesday 5/24 after we went to the Farmer's Market. Everything was so good, and perfectly priced. It's definitely a hole in the wall GEM. Staff were so kind, coffee was HOT, FRESH, and perefectly roasted. Food came out in large portions and so tasty. Inside wasn't too big, but there was outdoor seating that looked perfect if there weren't so many of us! read more

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Definitely try this place when staying in St Augustine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We stayed in an Airbnb nearby Little Margie's, and accidentally found that they offered beer and wine with good price during happy hour (even the original price is reasonable comparing to other bars). We ordered wings, nachos, oysters, and 3+ rounds of drinks. Foods are all fresh and delicious with a range of draft beers. They surprisingly matched the number of wings with the number of people in our group. It was 8 on the menu but we got 10 in total so each of us got 2 wings. There are many lovely surprises like this so how can you not love this place. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Oyster and nachos - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Giving a 3 star because they food was amazing. Do take out. Service was horrible. Too many tables and not enough staff but when they did come they were NOT happy bout it. Mimosa are $4.50 and coffee 2.50. Most breakfasts weee $13 and super good. We got drinks, hobo skillet and gravy was to die for. Kids got pancakes and wow. Super good! Just that service. Not even worth it. read more

I don't get here often, but over the years I have consistently had great food & service. I love the small beachy dive bar atmosphere and the genuinely friendly service. All my meals have been great. Today was the first day kids returned to school so I was hoping it wouldn't be too crowded (it is SMALL & currently too HOT to sit outside) & I really craved the Thursday special of blueberry pancakes & bacon. There were SO MANY blueberries, bacon was perfectly crisp & coffee was strong. The best part about not being crowded is all 3 servers waited on me -- coffee refills & extra syrup for the win! About 11am the Moms newly-free-from-kids gathered for wine. A special testament to the friendly atmosphere is that FA is under new ownership with the same decor, and was purchased by one of the servers. This time I'll get my card fully punched before I forget where I put it!! read more

A great little place across from the beach. The breakfast really shines! Anyplace that has quality corned beef hash on the menu deserves accolades. read more

We stopped here for breakfast after taking in an early morning sunrise at the beach. There is seating instead and outside. The staff was very friendly. The food was good. They have a daily special for $6.99. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Breakfast tacos with potatoes - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

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best breakfast around so fresh great service atmosphere coffee try the spinach bacon swiss mushroom omelette read more

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Small, local owned place. We used to come here all the time when it was just FA Cafe. The current owner has kept the charm of the location while updating to a fresh beach vibe. The menu includes the traditional beach hut food with some fun additions in the Philippine category (the owner's heritage). We had an amazing breakfast that was SO good and fresh. Don't come if you are in a hurry. This is island time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the company around you. read more

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Good foos at reasonable proces. GR8 waitstaff. The week night twofers are worth the trip. All in all hard to find a locally owned spot that is better. read more

Had fresh fish and fresh fried shrimp for dinner our server was wonderful good prices and food was fresh and good quality outdoor dining available read more

Outstanding little place. Great food, neat atmosphere, excellent service. A real hidden (not so much lol) place.

We were incredibly excited to support a local spot in the area... the menu was promising but once our food arrived our excitement plummeted. For $17 we had about 5 edible bites of chicken around mostly bone and fat and skin... the flavor was subpar as well. Luckily the plantains were really good. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Fried Plantains - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Epic hole in the wall!! Authentic and fresh. Will definitely go back when we return to St Auggie!

Cozy spot. The pastrami reuben was excellent, the cobb salad was only OK. Breakfast was a treat. Any place that has homemade corned beef hash is tops in my book! read more

What a great place ! I went and not expecting much, and I was pleasantly surprised. The service was fast, courteous, and just fun. I sat at the bar and spoke to a local, who obviously comes him all the time and ordered what he had. Banana, pancake, eggs, and sausage. Absolutely great thank you very much for the awesome service and food. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - two women at the counter - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

We searched out a place just like this- cute little locally owned and operated hole in the wall by the beach. That part did not disappoint! Service was friendly, atmosphere was relaxed and very laid back- perfect for the beach. The food though was a disappointment. Not a single grain of salt or pepper on either dish. Very bland and flavorless. The shrimp and grits consisted of large, cold shrimp with red seasoning sprinkled on top, and a bowl of grits with raw onions and peppers on the side. Deconstructed? Not sure. Very weird. Eggs bennie with potatoes was okay; again, no salt or pepper and very bland. Potatoes were undercooked. Atmosphere: 5/5 Food: 2/5 read more

Less than 5 stars rating . Wait time for a cup of coffee 30 minutes, 20 minutes for cutlery , no refills on coffee, food is awful !! Over cooked all the way . They also allow dogs to sit on tables !! read more

Waited for 35 minutes before being acknowledged. Several tables were looking around for service. We finally left. Maybe it's good, but they are totally disorganized. Go only if the place is empty. read more

So this is a totally mixed review for me. Service was good, friendly and prompt. I didn't try the coffee, so I couldn't say. I had the Sea Shore Scramble. With a side of hollandaise sauce. Unfortunately the shrimp and crab were completely raw. It was one of those things where I had eaten about half when everyone at my table said there's was good when the waitress came by. So, why bother sending it back at that point. My mom had the Ultimate Eggs Benny and it was properly cooked, she just would have liked the sauce to be a bit more rich. The Baja breakfast tacos, nothing was over cooked and had lots of good ingredients. I'll give it another shot of course because, hey! Ish happens. read more

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Nice spot to eat with a dog. Our service was a bit slow but supper friendly. Definitely a beachside cafe..low key atmosphere. Lots of meal options from breakfast to dinner. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Outstanding as always the biscuits to die for and the omelette on point. The eggs Benedict is not to be missed the crab full Monte eggs ben is the only way to go.. mimosas and smiling service. I don't think you can do better in at Aug.. read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - This is why is left lol - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Love this spot! It's my favorite local spot for breakfast or a quick bite. Always great service and the staff is friendly. Their breakfast tacos and shrimp tacos are amazing! read more

Little Margie's FA Cafe - Outside patio seating, breakfast tacos, mimosas and all American breakfast! - New American Near Me - Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

Best service I have ever had. Sometimes tourists need so much attention so quickly and are mean to the waitress etc. patience is a virtue.. your on an island relax and enjoy! read more

What's not to love about Little Margie's??? This small adorable little diner would be my go to place if I lived in the area for it's atmosphere, food and service. Excellent in all categories. We were looking for a breakfast spot and found Little Margie's as we drove by. We thought, let's give this place a try. When we walked in, we were met by Margie and her sweet genuine smile. She is so welcoming and friendly. The room is decorated with tons of fun beachy stuff. The tables are covered in advertisements. It's color overload and I love it! There are a lot of windows so the place is bright and cheerful. There's bar seating as well as quite a few tables. I did see people drinking wine while we were there. Our food was so tasty and plentiful. It felt like home cooking and we enjoyed every bite. I will definitely stop by and see Margie the next time I'm in town. read more

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Lesley was awesome!!! We were looking for a restaurant on St Augustine Beach that would cook our fishing catch. Not only did they cook, they cooked it perfectly!! Service was excellent, Lesley was awesome and the chefs were really great too!! This place has a real homey beach feeling that is authentic and cool!! We are going to try to go back in the am for breakfast. This will be a go to when coming back to the beach!! Thanks Lesley!! read more

Nice breakfasts. Decent prices. Mex and Philippine influences. Generous portions. Check the menu online.